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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1907

Page

6

Guilty Plea in Petit Larceny Case In City Court

Abraham Lacofsky admitted technical guilt for buying stolen goods through his wife. Judge Fason accepted the plea to petit larceny and fined him with costs after agreement with the prosecutor. Mayor Vas Nest testified to Lacofsky’s good character and lack of prior wrongdoing.

Abraham Lacofsky Brson Pennsylvania Railway Comany Jadee Ason A. D. Metz Carlin Fason Ples Lacofsky Aod Vas Nest

Jury list set for trial in Friday court sessions

Judge 8 B Eason on Friday morning read out a long docket of cases to be heard by juries and set for trial. The names include Ebert vs McCoy sheriff Wertz vs Freet Eshelwan Bechtel vs Bott American Specialty Manufacturing Co vs Fairfield Coal Co Starn va U Dell Commission Co and many others across various firms and parties. The Ohio Farmers co Co appears in the list among several utility and corporate disputes and contract matters.

B. Eason Wade Ebert McCoy Sheriff Wertz Freet Eshelwan & Bechtel Bott American Specialty Manufacturing Co Fairfield Coal Co Stara Va U'Dell Commission Co Woodling Aheasner Snyder Gardner Va Douglass Gokva France Ohio Moore Ctatfield Larason Kombelle Et al Zimmerman Brinkerhoff Mowrer Cleveland & Southwestern Traction Co Kiat Carpenter Starn Gerhart Max Leis Buck & Elk Wooster Gas Light Co Wilayn

Man Mangled by Train Suffered Delirium Tremens

Orrville telegrapher Bert Angus, badly mangled by a train, lay by the track for hours before help arrived. Thursday he was moved to the infirmary for treatment after both legs were amputated below the knee and above the knee. Delirium tremens followed a night of liquor, causing him to move the stumps violently until calmer with morphine. Poor care in Orrville prompted the transfer to the infirmary where recovery is hoped.

Bert Angus Orrville Angus Tos Infirmary

Dalton Notes and local updates from Orrville area

Dalton March 22 notes report Bert Angus losing fees at Orrville, his Dalton roots, and kinship to Mrs Lawrence Owens. Clerk C J Harrold sold property to A P Moser. Wilbert Habbell visits Wooster grandparents. Rainwater Joe Amber referred to in a rape adjudication and farm community impact. Presbyterians renovate parsonage for Rev J V Findlay arrival. Mrs Hubbard and family improving after illness. Miss Ada Cally hosts visitor Altes Lonian Daorawan in Woneter.

Dalton Bert Angus Orrville Lawrence Owens J Harrold P. Moser Wilbert Habbell Wooster Joe Amber Orr Ulowick Hart Hubbel J V. Findlay Hubbard Jessie Tippy Cleveland Altes Lonian Daorawan Woneter Ada Cally

Messrs Armstotz Face Strong Cheese Demand in County

The Armstotz brothers, leading Sweitzer cheese makers, report unusually strong last year with demand far outpacing production. Prices have risen to about 16 to 19 cents, and they anticipate further increases as milk supply limits curb output. They note they could expand if more milk were available and if bottlenecks in cooling and processing could be eased.

Messrs Armstotz Sweitzer Betty

May Never Sit Again On Circuit Bench Railroad Case

Circuit Judge A Carty, ill at home in Canton, may never sit again. Judges Taggart and Donahue may handle duties. term not due to end for two years. If McCarty resigns, appointment may move to another district. report notes Lingafelter case at Newark for review.

A"carty Canton Taggart Donahue McCarty Mt Vernon Nioess Cireoitdge Distri Newark

Young Wilson Compton Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

Wilson Compton son of Dr and Mrs Elias Compton aged 17 was operated on at his parents home on College avenue for a very aggravated attack of appendicitis after a few days illness. Dr Barry J Stoll performed the operation. On Friday he was very ill but improving as well as could be expected.

Wilson Compton Elias Compton Bis College Avenue Barry J. Stoll

Stevena's Gallery Opens on West Liberty Street

Stevena opened her shop at 40 West Liberty Street and offers a refined variety of centerpieces, stand covers, and cushions. She stocks sabirt waist designs in shadow embroidery and Richard son embroidery silk, aiming to attract Wooster ladies eager for this new, stylish shop.

Om Stevena Ric &Torn West Liberty Street

Fatal Accident Claims Miss Martha Peterman in Philadelphia

Miss Martha Peterman 26 a native of Moreland township died in a workplace elevator accident in Philadelphia. She had stepped out for lunch and died when the car moved while she attempted repairs from outside. She was soon to marry a Philadelphia man. Surviving are four sisters and three brothers with relatives in Mansfield and Oklahoma.

Martha Peterman Moreland Sranktp Pireatea Oklahoma Mansfield Steters

Dr Shoop and King's New Life Pills Promoted in Ad

An old newspaper ad extols Dr Shoop Cough Cure and Dr King's New Life Pills. It touts relief for torpid fever stomach issues and chronic constipation, claims safety and legitimacy with labeled ingredients, and lists Bixler Modern Pharmacy Kreiger's drug store and S. A Boyd & Co. druggists as sellers. Also mentions thirty days kidney bladder rheumatism treatment and a Foley's remedy for colds and pneumonia risk.

J A Harmon Lizémore West Va Dr Shoops Pope Dr. Shoop Bixler Modern Pharmacy Kreiger Foley Bas E Bixler S. A Boyd & Co Ttsk

Canton Wright Patriarchs Militant Banquet Highlights

Canton Wright Patriarchs Militant held its annual banquet in the Odd Fellows clubroom with about thirty attendees. Capt Forbes Alcock served as toastmaster and emphasized renewed interest, while members shared stories, jokes, and praise for Canton Wright’s drill and leadership. Plans for immediate drill and recruitment follow, aiming to restore the unit’s former prominence in Ohio.

Canton Wright Patriarchs Odd Sellows Goetta Oddfellows Katie Rhoades Forbes Canton Wright Chevalier James A. Schamp Firsr James A Hamilton Wooster Anne Ees George Kettfer Rev & Wera Notkirk C. M Tawney F E H Bolgegrain Thea Borgegnau Canton Indiana Wen R T Bechtel Welker Christy A. RR. Poole David Nive W Ang. Iberty Alcock Mr Lowerly Eveds Offic Enerly Ohio

Big Prairie Social Notes From March Gathering

March 23 highlights guests Elmer Sprang and wife from Detroit with Fred Sprang, W. RR Peatle from Columbus visiting the L N Aylsworth home, J A Stauffer and wife from Springville plus G Spangler from Plain attending Aylsworth sale. Dr J C Hanna remains about the same. Elsie Long of Wonster university spends the week home. Harry Kerr in Port Clinton briefly. Parsell returns to Denison after funeral of his mother.

Elmer Sprang Detroit Mich Fred Sprang W. RR Peatle Columbus J A Stauffer Springville Spangler Plain J. C. Hanna Elsie Long Wonster University Harry Kerr Port Clinton A. Parsell Haa Denison

Marriage Licenses Issued In Canton And Fredericksburg

Two couples listed for licenses include WS Naith of Canton and Tha e Cordon of Fredericksburg. The notice records their intention to marry under state civil rules and local ordinances.

WS. Naith Canton Fredericksburg

Doans Kidney Pills End Back and Kidney Ailments

Wooster resident extols Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney trouble. Melvin Warner of West North Street says his sister found lasting relief after trying many remedies, with weariness vanishing six years after first recommending the product. Sold by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY, sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.

Wooster Brigot Doan Melvin Warner West North Street Dean Aieter foster-Milburn Co Buattalo New York Nole United States

Probate court appoints administrator and approves estate sales

Ballard Myers, executor of Benjamin Myers, had the order of sale for personal property returned and approved. Monthly reports from Toledo hospital and Massilloniate hospital list patient counts: Toledo two and Massilloniate shows 73 patients with 24 overage, 2 discharges, 7 warnings.

Jobp-Cobartin Cristie Machinim J. Avdlov Ryu Joseph Seavey Bie Ballard Myers Benjamin Myers Toledo Hospital Massilloniate Hospital

Obituary of Robert Montgomery’s relative in Maysville

The obituary notes the death of Anne Matilda String born February 3 1838 who lived in Pennsylvania Ohio and finally Maysville. She married John E59 in December 1884 and had seven daughters. Survived by husband daughters and many relatives. She joined the Methodist church early then the Reformed church in Apple Creek and died March 18 1907 at age 68. Her family and community mourn her memory.

Robert Montgomery H. Bunter West North Street Ray Pinkerton Anne Matilda String Maryxndson Ahe Pennsylvania John E59 Ohio Ashland County Maysville Falchim Chriatian Womsubee Methodist Church Applecreek Reformed Church Pass Abe Sod Alr

Paving Petition Circulates On North Beall Avenue

North Beall avenue residents sign a petition to pave the section from the current paving end to the township line. The council plans to present the petition at the next meeting. A protest circulates against paving South Bever street, while some favor paving to prevent water runoff during heavy rain.

North Beall Avenue Bever Street

Relations strained over state health report in Wooster

In Wooster Ohio March 22 the Editor Republican discusses a tense clash over the State Board of Health water report. It notes the dispute with the Board of Public Service, Scovel’s efforts to obtain and publish the full report, and hints at a strained relationship amid debates on water quality and location.

Wooster State Board of Health Minor Scovel Scovel State Board O Health Scavel Board of Public Service W. Bennett Republican Columbus

To Set Aside Judgment in Bloomberg Case

In a case filed in the common pleas on Saturday H and Bloomberg and the A A Bloomberg Uo James Taylon challenge a $546.14 judgment. The firm claims the judgment is invalid and seeks to set it aside while allowing the defendant to raise jurisdiction questions. Sterling and Bramcher of Canton and B. S. Wertz represent the plaintiffs.

H. & Bloomberg A A. Bloomberg James Canton Sod Wertz

Rest in Peace Motto Stuns Pittsburg Funeral

A traveling salesman died suddenly in Pittsburg triggering a dramatic funeral piece. Relatives sent for an undertaker and a new assistant led the ceremony. The ribbon bore a witty message reading Rest in Peace on Both Sides and If There is Room We Shall Meet in Heaven. The Massillon Gleaner’s staff notes a comic angle amid the tragedy.

Pittsburg Wrea&h

Woman’s Modesty And Dr Pierce’s Free Consultation

A Victorian ad warns that modesty deters women from seeking medical help for uterine disorders. It touts Dr Pierce’s free letter consultations, claims privacy, and promotes Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery as cures for female weakness, nerves, and digestive issues, with testimonials of safety and natural ingredients.

Pierce R. V. Pierce Buffalo N. Y Dr. Pierce

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